Visas, Temporary Import & Carnet de Passages (Must Watch)!

Everything about Ferries, Visas, Temporary import & Carnet DP !

If you don’t have any plans to ride your motorcycle abroad this video is not for you, but if you are born with the adventure spirit, like me, keep watching because I will tell you the most important things about ferries, Visas, Temporary import and carnet de passage.
Number 1 – Ferries.
As I said guys I live in Europe, but many are from UK, USA, Africa or even Australia. So if they want to see the world they need to ship their bikes. Ferries are maybe the best option at the moment. The procedure is very easy. What you need to do is just to go online and book your ticket. The companies, the ferry lines and the prices will depend from your country. You can easily find it in Google. Tips for ferries:
- Lock all the stuff you don’t need on board. Helmet, jackets, bags…
- Make sure that your lights and GPS are off.
- Do not forget the key on the ignition.
- Bring some soft cushions to add under the belts, especially if you have expensive bike.
- Side stand is usually more stable then centre stand.
Number 2 – Visas
Here we come to a little a bit more difficult situation. If you live in big capital city, most of the embassies will be there, but if you are, somewhere in the country you need to travel. Also keep in mind that you need to make it twice, once to apply for visa and once to receive it. In some embassies they might have an option to send your passport back. Many countries also offer online Visa, but in most of the cases you need to send the passport to the embassy to actually add your Visa in. I know that this sounds very discouraging, but when you make it once every other will be much easy.
How to behave once you get there?
This sound like stupid question, but believe me it is not. Show some respect, dress well and shave your face if necessary. Do not go with shorts and tongs. Even in the summer wear long pants and shirt. You might think that this it doesn’t matter, because you are American, German or whatever citizen you are, (nothing personal, just example), but actually it always matters.
Number 3 – Temporary import.
As I said in Europe you don’t need to worry about it, but out of Europe you will definitely need it. This is basically a declaration which one you have to fill at the border. It will be give to you from the border officers and you need to complete it there. Nothing special. Your names, nationality, passport number, then your bike make, model, engine size VIN and registration plate numbers. The dates you are entering, the border name and many more like this. Usually they have it few languages, not everywhere, but at least in most of the borders. You can always ask for help somebody with more experience around you. You have to fill two copies sign it and go to the counter.
The Visa and the temporally import are two different things. The visa is for you as a person the document is for your vehicle or motorcycle.
Number 4 – Carnet de Passage
This is maybe the most difficult procedure or at least the most expensive. This is very similar with the temporary import declaration, but in this case your country guarantee that the bike will not be sold there. The difference is that instead of filling this pages you will have it already prepared in a folder. The number of the pages depends from the number of the countries you want to visit.
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[Crusty_Camper]

Hi, I just found your channel and have subscribed. I am an ex-Customs Officer in the UK and just wanted to say your explanation of the basic documentation is excellent. It is very clear and your advice about being correctly dressed and respectful is exactly right. People will treat you according to their impression of you. All the best, Pete

[Andre-cuzp]

I would add: the insurance! Not only regarding the motorcycle, but also the rider / passenger. Traveling with the best insurer is very important, when things go wrong, and you have to be repatriated, good security is indispensable, just like the visas, carnet de passage and temporary import!! Thanks Pavlin.

[siddharthnaik]

wow !! Your videos clean without ads in the middle, which are annoying..
This was a great informative video..
U do long research & take the pain to make things easy for other riders..
Good job :)
I am hoping to ride to Lhasa, Tibet in 2020 from India VIA Nepal
& also to far-east in the same year as CARNET is valid for 12 months..
Tschüss

[justcruisingalong]

This is great practical advice on visas and carnes. Comprehensive guide. This topic is rarely covered. It’s a must watch for travelers. Thank you!

[hussainwarraich]

Really learn a lot! Thank you very much for sharing in very simple way 🙏😍😍

[bubbajigglestv]

Literally, the most important video on youtube for me! Cheers

[paulf]

That answers a few questions for my plans for Russia next year.
Forgot about the TIR form.
Thank you for the information pavlin.

[ПламенИванов-цг]

Thank you, Pavlin ! Usually i know more the things you say from my experience, but this time everything is absolutely new for me. Good luck with the new plans :)

[wendihong]

Am learning about it today can get in Uganda
Carnet de passage en douane

[andrewvarga]

As usual, very informative. Can't wait to follow your trip.

[gerardomusano]

Very clear and easy video for something very hard to do

[zeeshanhusain]

Very informative, it will help so many people. I was searching for these information from last 3 months. Thank you.

[catalin]

Top info ! Big friend for motorcycle adventures all over ! Can't wait to see o picture or two from Taj Mahal. I salute you with sincere respect .

[DavidJohnson-uvps]

Love this guy/ Makes me feel like a world motorcycle is possible.

[albadi]

Superb...i waited for this video...its super clear and straightforward information.... thanks alot

[borealiskim]

Thanks for the info. This will be really helpful to me. I am planning to go through Africa. Thank you again!!

[KA_Ride]

Thanks you very much for shed light on this topic. I asked couple of rides on this, but was not helpful. All reacted as if i asked their kidney.
Very happy on the information shared by you in all videos. Thanks again. 🙏🙏🙏

[scottstream]

Thank you for all your informative and truthfull videos on motor bike touring. With all your experience I believe you are the right person to ask several questions. I am an American citizen living in Thailand planning a world tour on a AfricaTwin that I would purchase in Australia. I would be registering the bike in a my Australians friends name as I can not do so. Question 1. Will this create problems for me in crossing borders?
Question 2. Will I have a problem getting a Carnet in Australia if I am not a resident and the bike is registered in someone else name? Or do I have to get Carnet from my country
Question 3. I am looking at 2 routes to take to Europe. My first choice is via Pakistan and thru Iran. I have not checked With Embassy in Bangkok yet about visa for USA citizen. However I would like to know if you have already traveled thru Iran. Thank you again for all the informative videos..

[bhushantendulkar]

Excellent advice Pavlin! The mirror example was unique.
I would love to meet you in India.

[matthewskea]

Very good and helpful info. Best of luck on your trip. Looking forward to trip videos:)